(a) A separate receiving room shall be provided and shall
contain work space and equipment for initial sterilization and disinfection of
medical and surgical equipment and for disposal or processing of unclean
articles. Hand washing facilities shall be provided.

(b) A separate clean workroom shall be provided and shall
contain work space and equipment for sterilizing medical and surgical equipment
and supplies. Storage areas for clean supplies and for sterile supplies shall
be included in this room.

(c) A separate storage room for assembly, final packaging,
and storage of sterile supplies and equipment shall be provided.

(d) A storage room for unsterile supplies and equipment
shall be provided but may be located in another area of the facility.

(e) Provisions shall be made for cleaning and sanitizing
carts serving the central supply services, dietary services, and linen services
departments and may be centralized or departmentalized.